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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.68, 3,513.06 and 1,426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.68, 3,513.06 and 1,426.68 is: 1,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.68 : 3,513.06 = 1,426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.68/3,513.06 = 1,426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.68x = 3,513.06 × 1,426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.68x = 5,012,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,012.44/2,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.83

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